I will be your food scientist for food, supplement formulation and food science task


About this gig
I am a Food Scientist and product developer with an outstanding experience in Food Science and a strong culinary background. I specialize in developing innovative, commercially practical food products, with experience spanning baked goods, snacks, confections, mixes, and clean-label formulations. My work has included developing products for a range of consumer needs, from nutritious and allergen-friendly formulations to indulgent products, with a focus on balancing functionality, nutrition, sensory quality, and commercial feasibility. I have experience developing products from initial concept through formulation, testing, refinement, and production considerations, and enjoy working across a wide range of food categories and product concepts.
I am here to:
- Formulate your products
- Reverse-engineer products
- Do all the needed R&D for your products
- Find ingredient sources
- Write processing instructions for your manufacturer.
- Make your Supplement Facts / Nutrition Facts Panels
- Review any technical documentation
- Review Labels for accuracy and regulatoion
- Write and edit SOPs
- Design stability studies and work with 3rd party labs to carry them out
I can do many other related tasks, ask!
Get to know Maxwell Ruby
Nutritionist
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceSep 2026
- Avg. response time6 hours
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
FAQ
What types of food and beverage products do you formulate?
I formulate a wide range of food and beverage products, including energy drinks, functional beverages, RTD drinks, sports and electrolyte drinks, protein drinks, juices, wellness beverages, snacks, baked goods, confections, mixes, and clean-label products.
Can you help improve an existing formula?
Yes. I can review and optimize an existing formula to improve taste, texture, nutritional profile, functionality, ingredient balance, stability, or production practicality.
Can you work with clean-label or allergen-friendly products?
Yes. I can develop formulations around specific ingredient preferences, dietary requirements, allergen considerations, and clean-label goals.
Do you provide the exact ingredient quantities?
Yes. Depending on the selected package, I can provide a structured formulation with ingredient quantities and percentages, along with relevant formulation notes.
Can you formulate a product based on specific nutritional targets?
Yes. I can formulate around defined nutritional or functional targets such as protein, electrolytes, vitamins, caffeine, calories, or other product requirements.

